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What changes happen in an adolescent girl’s body under the influence of hormones?


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Adolescence

  1. It is the age between puberty and full maturity. It is the age during which reproductive organs become functionally active.
  2. Due to the changes in hormones, the body tends to change which also causes emotional peaks in boys and girls.

Changes that occur in an adolescent girl’s body under the influence of hormones are:

  1. The body becomes curvier.
  2. Hip bones widen.
  3. The voice becomes high-pitched.
  4. Armpits and pubic areas have hair growth.
  5. Enlargement of breasts and onset of menstruation.

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